The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center is offering a series of classes beginning Tuesday, February 6th titled, "What You Need To Know So You Can Grow." You will learn about the soil to fruits & vegetables to turf & grass. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 252-946-0111. The classes are free and you can register through the following link:
What You Need to Know So You Can Grow
(Updated: Feb. 8, 2024, 6:41 a.m.)
Local Food Festival
June 24-27
Free Farm Tours and Classes
| Monday June 24th 6-7:30pm Smith U-Pick Blueberry and Flower Farm 7584 Greedy Highway, Hickory, NC Come learn about growing small fruits and flowers and starting and maintaining a U-pick operation |
| Tuesday June 25th 6-7:30pm 8:28 Farms 1828 Houston Mill Rd, Conover, NC Specializing in heritage Mangalista pigs, chickens, vegetables and herbs. Come meet a new family farm, dedicated to producing fresh meat and vegetables. |
| Wednesday June 26th 5:30 pm Canning 101 Extension Agent Andrea Sherrill N.C. Cooperative Extension- Catawba Center, 1175 S. Brady Ave. Newton Learn the basics of canning and food preservation to help preserve your garden harvest |
| Thursday June 27th 5:30 pm Growing and Using Medicinal Herbs Extension Agent Susan Hawkins N.C. Cooperative Extension- Catawba Center, 1175 S. Brady Ave. Newton, NC Susan is one of the founders of the Piedmont Medicinal Herb Growers Group. Come learn about medicinal herbs you can grow in your garden. |